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msbuild-modernization

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Modernize MSBuild projects

Software Engineering#migration#dotnet#build tools#csproj#msbuild#sdk-style
Authordotnet
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you update legacy MSBuild project files (.csproj, .vbproj) to the modern SDK-style format, simplifying your build process and improving compatibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify Legacy Projects: Detects outdated project file structures, packages.config, and AssemblyInfo.cs patterns.
  • Migrate to SDK-style: Guides you through replacing the project root, updating target frameworks, and removing boilerplate.
  • PackageReference Migration: Assists in moving from packages.config to the modern PackageReference format.
  • Consolidate Settings: Explains how to use Directory.Build.props and Directory.Build.targets for shared configurations.
  • Use Case: You have an older .NET Framework project with a large, complex .csproj file and a packages.config. This Skill will guide you to convert it to a lean, SDK-style project compatible with newer .NET versions.

Quick Start

Use the msbuild-modernization skill to convert a legacy .csproj file to SDK-style.

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Name: msbuild-modernization
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